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Title: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: davidwb on 11 January 2010, 13:17:51

Hi

Can anyone help, I am driving a 2002 2.2 CDX Auto and the car with spanner light comes on when driving. It goes off once the car has been restarted and will not come on again straight away but one or two days later. A new TPS Sensor has just been fitted because of the code that was displayed, but now the garage say there are no codes to display when checking but the light still comes on. The car is running ok, could this just be one of them things, is this a common problem or should I get it back in the garage.
Any info would be very helpful.
Thanks

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2010, 13:19:12

Where are you based? Sounds like the person who looked before is one not to use again.

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: rustym95 on 11 January 2010, 13:19:57

might be the service light.

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Welung666 on 11 January 2010, 13:21:54

Where are you David?

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2010, 13:28:25

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might be the service light.

Not on an Omega ;)

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Shackeng on 11 January 2010, 13:30:14

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Hi

Can anyone help, I am driving a 2002 2.2 CDX Auto and the car with spanner light comes on when driving. It goes off once the car has been restarted and will not come on again straight away but one or two days later. A new TPS Sensor has just been fitted because of the code that was displayed, but now the garage say there are no codes to display when checking but the light still comes on. The car is running ok, could this just be one of them things, is this a common problem or should I get it back in the garage.
Any info would be very helpful.
Thanks

Welcome to OOF David. Keep posting here, and I'm sure your problem will be resolved. :y :y :y

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: davidwb on 11 January 2010, 13:36:40

I am in Warrington and the garage is Black Diamond Ltd.

They said they have reset all codes, they also replaced the ignition coil and 4 new spark plugs.

They said that Vauxhalls have always displayed that car with spanner light even when there is nothing wrong, is this correct.

Thanks

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2010, 13:39:24

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I am in Warrington and the garage is Black Diamond Ltd.

They said they have reset all codes, they also replaced the ignition coil and 4 new spark plugs.

They said that Vauxhalls have always displayed that car with spanner light even when there is nothing wrong, is this correct.

Thanks

That is utter rubbish!!!

So they are randomly changing parts, at your expense, guessing at the fault?  Disgusting.



Come on OOFers, we got anyone with a code reader near Warrington?  This new member obviously requires help, as the garage he is using is poor  >:(

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Welung666 on 11 January 2010, 13:41:24

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I am in Warrington and the garage is Black Diamond Ltd.

They said they have reset all codes, they also replaced the ignition coil and 4 new spark plugs.

They said that Vauxhalls have always displayed that car with spanner light even when there is nothing wrong, is this correct.

Thanks

Agree with TB, complete bo11ox. The spanner light is the EML (engine management light) and will only light when there is a fault. I'd try and find someone else, maybe a member here with a code reader, to check the codes for you.

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Welung666 on 11 January 2010, 13:42:58

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I am in Warrington and the garage is Black Diamond Ltd.

They said they have reset all codes, they also replaced the ignition coil and 4 new spark plugs.

They said that Vauxhalls have always displayed that car with spanner light even when there is nothing wrong, is this correct.

Thanks

That is utter rubbish!!!

So they are randomly changing parts, at your expense, guessing at the fault?  Disgusting.



Come on OOFers, we got anyone with a code reader near Warrington?  This new member obviously requires help, as the garage he is using is poor  >:(

I'm a bit far unfortunately, but would gladly otherwise.

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: rustym95 on 11 January 2010, 13:42:59

could they have done the faulty reset that have herd about to make you keep coming back??

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2010, 13:44:59

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I am in Warrington and the garage is Black Diamond Ltd.

They said they have reset all codes, they also replaced the ignition coil and 4 new spark plugs.

They said that Vauxhalls have always displayed that car with spanner light even when there is nothing wrong, is this correct.

Thanks

That is utter rubbish!!!

So they are randomly changing parts, at your expense, guessing at the fault?  Disgusting.



Come on OOFers, we got anyone with a code reader near Warrington?  This new member obviously requires help, as the garage he is using is poor  >:(

I'm a bit far unfortunately, but would gladly otherwise.

Me too :(

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: davidwb on 11 January 2010, 13:48:14

The garage seem to be getting fed up with me because they don't know what they are doing I think. Will the codes need to be read when the light is on as it is very random when it comes on.

I have been driving very slow in the snow this last week and the light as not come on as much, went to work on the motorway today and the light came on all the way.

Thanks

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Dave DND on 11 January 2010, 13:53:30

Could the reason for a lack of codes be because the garage are using a basic code reader and not a Tech2 ?

 :-?

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Welung666 on 11 January 2010, 13:54:09

It should store the codes so they can be read even if the light has gone off.

Have you noticed an increase in fuel consumption?

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: davidwb on 11 January 2010, 13:54:33

can anyone recommend a garage in Warrington or Chester which have the diagnotic equipment and skills required or should a just buy a fault code reader for around £30.

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Welung666 on 11 January 2010, 13:55:12

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Could the reason for a lack of codes be because the garage are using a basic code reader and not a Tech2 ?

 :-?

Could well be, a lot of the cheapo's can't pick up the full range like the gearbox ECU for example.

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Dave DND on 11 January 2010, 13:55:20

davidwb - update your profile with your location, it may prompt someone nearby to assist if they can instantly see where you are located

 :y

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Welung666 on 11 January 2010, 13:56:18

Elite Pete isn't far away is he?

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: davidwb on 11 January 2010, 13:56:53

I am getting about 25 miles to the gallon and I drive 60 miles each day.

Thanks

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Welung666 on 11 January 2010, 13:58:32

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I am getting about 25 miles to the gallon and I drive 60 miles each day.

Thanks

Motorway? A Roads? Round town?

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: davidwb on 11 January 2010, 14:10:24

I get about 25 miles to the gallon and drive 60 miles each day.

Thanks

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: davidwb on 11 January 2010, 14:11:34

motoway for 40 miles A roads for 20 miles.

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Welung666 on 11 January 2010, 14:13:43

Should be in the low 30's in that case. Possible Fuel trim/MAF/Outside temp. sensor code will be present.

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: rustym95 on 11 January 2010, 14:20:09

did the garage put all the wire's back on that they may of taken off....

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: davidwb on 11 January 2010, 14:43:36

is there anyone in Warrington or Chester who can read the fault codes with the correct equipment for me because if it points back to the TPS which was replaced I can inform the garage because they fitted the new part.

Thanks

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2010, 15:24:05

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is there anyone in Warrington or Chester who can read the fault codes with the correct equipment for me because if it points back to the TPS which was replaced I can inform the garage because they fitted the new part.

Thanks

There is a member not far from Chester with reasonable code reader who may be able to help....

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Andy B on 11 January 2010, 16:13:44

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is there anyone in Warrington or Chester who can read the fault codes with the correct equipment for me because if it points back to the TPS which was replaced I can inform the garage because they fitted the new part.

Thanks

ask for Phil Roberts at Lookers Ellesmere Port and tell him we (or Andy B  ;)) have sent you!  ;)  ;)  ;)   :y He'll know!

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: davethediver on 11 January 2010, 23:30:03

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is there anyone in Warrington or Chester who can read the fault codes with the correct equipment for me because if it points back to the TPS which was replaced I can inform the garage because they fitted the new part.

Thanks

ask for Phil Roberts at Lookers Ellesmere Port and tell him we (or Andy B  ;)) have sent you!  ;)  ;)  ;)   :y He'll know!

Did the breathers get cleaned out and the throttle body when they changed he TPS?

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: oceansoul on 12 January 2010, 15:50:26

Mine comes on occasionally. Stays on 3 or 4 miles then goes off again. No difference in the car at all in the way it drives. Only happens rarely too.

Title: Re: Car with Spanner Light
Post by: Jimbob on 14 January 2010, 07:48:27

got your pm, and seen this.

I may be able to have a quick code / live data check for you.

Im no mechanic, so unlikely to fix anything, but can hopefully get it going in the right direction.